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Pride Before the Fall – interview with author Ryan Conway

Pride Before the Fall – interview with author Ryan Conway

‘The book is a retelling of the story over three years. It was never intended to lay bare grievances and is not a scandal for legal reasons!’ laughs Ryan Conway, author of Pride Before the Fall: How Derby County went from Play-Off Final to Near Extinction. Ryan experienced many of the events that surrounded Derby County Football Club first-hand as a full-time journalist for The Athletic from summer 2019 to summer 2021. ‘The lightbulb moment for writing the book came…

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Francis Lee CBE (29 April 1944 – 2 October 2023)

Francis Lee CBE (29 April 1944 – 2 October 2023)

RamsTrust is sorry to learn of the death of Francis Lee who played a key role in the winning of our second league title in 1974/75. His on-pitch battle with Norman Hunter is an outstanding memory in our history – everyone who was there remembers it well. Stuart Webb, former Derby County club secretary, chief executive, director and chairman – and now an external director of RamsTrust, describes Franny as ‘one of my better signings!’. ‘He played such massive role…

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“In the Building” – RamsTrust AGM 2023

“In the Building” – RamsTrust AGM 2023

RamsTrust were pleased to hold their first face-to-face meeting for some time when they met for their 2023 AGM at Harrison’s Hub, Pride Park Stadium, Derby on Thursday 7 September. Members were joined by various guests: the Speaker David Rose, Deputy Chief Executive of the Football Supporters’ Association; Derby County Community Trust Head of Community Simon Carnall; and Rams Heritage Trust provided a display of shirts reflecting the recently launched ‘Colours of the Rams’ and other memorabilia, thanks to Paul…

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Tim Brooke-Taylor RIP

Tim Brooke-Taylor RIP

It is with great sadness that RamsTrust has learned that Tim Brooke-Taylor has died. He was, as Rams fans everywhere will know,  a solid supporter of Derby County and was a lifetime member of RamsTrust. We are sure that all members would share in sending our best wishes and deepest condolences to his loved ones at this sorrowful time. He was one of us and we will remember him with warmth and love. RIP Tim.

Derby County Staff Furlough

Derby County Staff Furlough

RamsTrust understands from media reports that Derby County is to furlough the majority of its non-playing staff during the Covid-19 crisis to make use of the government’s 80% grant scheme. DCFC appear to have made the decision not to make up the shortfall in pay of those members of staff furloughed, most often 20%, but also including those where the 80% is greater than the cap of £2,500. If this is the case, then RamsTrust wishes to register its disappointment…

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